Utah -7 against a Cincinnati defense allowing 7.7 yards per pass attempt and 12 rushing touchdowns through seven games.
Devon Dampier just ran for 150 yards against Houston. Utah's read options let him keep the ball when defenders chase the handoff, and the Utes average 5.6 yards per carry through seven games.
Their shifts and motion stretch defenses toward the sidelines, while Dampier has completed 68.69% of his passes this season. Cincinnati has to cover the downfield throw as well as the quarterback keeper.
Utah's defense has allowed 88.3 rushing yards per game through seven games, including 86 against Houston last week. Limiting the handoff would put more of Cincinnati's offense on JC French's arm.
French would then face a defense holding opponents to 50% completions and 6 passing touchdowns over those seven games.